European withholding taxes on dividends are taxed at source. This means that the tax is withheld by the depository prior to remittance of the distribution to us and the subsequent credit of the net distribution to the accounts of any clients.
As outlined in the client agreement, we hold all shares in street name. For this reason the rate between the dividend paying country (France) and the receiving country (IB LLC US) is 28% for 2020 (reduced from 30% for 2019). While you may hold an account with Interactive Brokers UK, IBUK in turn acts as an introducing broker for Interactive Brokers LLC. As such, Interactive Brokers LLC is the street facing holder of shares. See the below link to our Client Agreement for further clarification. In case the link does not work, find the Forms and Disclosures link at the bottom of our website and select Agreements followed by Client Agreements and IB UK Limited Client Agreement:…